Hansi wanted to see something of the world; however, he didn’t have much money and couldn’t afford to travel far. The village in which he lived was not far from the Netherlands. Therefore, he had to travel through the Netherlands when he began his trip.

In the Dutch countryside, Hansi stopped in front of a splendid building and asked a man, “May I ask, whom does this castle belong to?”

“Kannitverstan,” answered the Dutchman.

Hansi thanked him and went on his way. Later he came to a beautiful park. Again he asked a man, “Could you tell me whom this park belongs to?”

“Kannitverstan,” was the answer.

Hansi nodded his head and moved on.

Finally, he needed to take the train back home. He was just about to go to the station when he saw a large funeral procession. Curious, he turned to a man, but this man shook his head before Hansi could speak, indicating he didn’t want to talk until the funeral procession had gone by. Afterwards, Hansi was permitted to ask, “Who died?”

“Kannitverstan,” answered the Dutchman.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” said Hansi. “That magnificent castle, that beautiful park — it seems that everything belonged to that rich Mr. Kannitverstan, and now he’s dead!”